Miami Union

August 4, 1910

ROSE, GEORGE B. - By swallowing a draught of carbolic acid, George B. Rose, a well respected and worthy farmer of Brown township and the father of ten children, took his own life early Wednesday morning.  He drank the poison about 7 o'clock in the morning and the family learning of the rash act telephoned at once for the family physician and he arrived in a few minutes but could do nothing for the stricken man who died within an hour.  No reason was given for the deed and aside from conjectures which always spring up on such an occasion none has been discovered.  Mr. Rose was 66 years, three months and six days of age.  He was tenant on the W. B. Garbry farm one mile northeast of Fletcher.  It was on this same farm Mr. Garbry slipped and broke his leg about a year ago.  Mr. Rose had lived in this section for many years and by his industry and integrity had gained the goodwill of all his neighbors.  He is survived by his wife and children all of whom are married except one son who is still in the home.  The funeral will be held from the residence some time Friday, the exact hour having not yet been fixed.  Burial will be made at Fletcher.

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